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Boston College Eagles Fall Short Against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Alumni Stadium Battle

The Boston College Eagles faced a challenging matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Alumni Stadium, resulting in a narrow 36-34 defeat. This game marked the Eagles' 1-10 record, while the Yellow Jackets improved to 9-1. The contest was characterized by intense back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities.


Oct 16, 2021; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) runs the ball during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The game kicked off with Georgia Tech taking an early lead as they scored 7 points while keeping the Eagles scoreless. The Yellow Jackets' offense displayed precision and efficiency, setting the tone for what would be a competitive encounter.


Second Quarter


Boston College responded strongly in the second quarter, scoring 14 points to match Georgia Tech's efforts. Dylan Lonergan led BC's charge with impressive passing accuracy, completing 65 percent of his passes for a total of 362 yards and two touchdowns throughout the game. His connection with wide receiver Reed Harris was particularly effective; Harris recorded five receptions for 142 yards and one touchdown.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw BC continue their momentum by adding another 14 points to their tally while limiting Georgia Tech to just three points. Turbo Richard emerged as a key player for BC's rushing attack, amassing an impressive total of 141 rushing yards on just eleven attempts and scoring two touchdowns.


Fourth Quarter


In the final quarter, however, it was Georgia Tech who surged ahead by scoring nineteen crucial points compared to BC's six. Despite Kemori Dixon’s defensive efforts that included one sack and one tackle for loss, along with Omar Thornton forcing a fumble that Bryce Steele recovered earlier in play – these were not enough to halt GT’s late-game rally.


This Boston College Eagles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recap highlights how close this contest was until its conclusion when GT managed those decisive plays under pressure during crunch time moments which ultimately secured them victory over home team at Chestnut Hill venue despite valiant effort from hosts themselves throughout entire duration here today!


Looking forward now towards next opportunity awaiting fans eager see more action unfold soon again: mark calendars November twenty-ninth when post-game report Boston College Eagles will take place against Syracuse Orange inside JMA Wireless Dome located within city limits Syracuse New York scheduled start time set precisely one o'clock afternoon Eastern Standard Time available viewing pleasure via local broadcast channels so don’t miss chance catch live coverage then!


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